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Reports on the Proposed Library and Museum Building for the City of Milwaukee: December, 1890 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In conformity with instructions received from the boards of trustees of the public library and the public museum, we, the nu dersigned, delegated by you to collect information and suggestions by visiting the principal buildings for library and museum pur poses in this country, beg to report that we Spent the greater part of the month of November in carrying out your orders. After carefully selecting the places in which there have been built in recent years either library or museum buildings, or both, that in our opinion would be likely to furnish us with the desired information, we examined such structures at Dayton, Springfield, Cleveland, and Toledo, Ohio; Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and wilkes-barre, Penn.; Washington, D. (j.; Balti more, Md.; New York, Brooklyn, Albany, and Buffalo, N. Y.; Newark, N. J New Haven, Conn.; Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Woburn, Quincy, Newton, and Watertown, Mass; Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Muskegon, Mich. The result of our obser vations in each place we submit herewith in a separate report by each of us, relating to the kind of buildings within the domain of each.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an illuminating exploration of how libraries and museums were built in the late 19th century. Following the journeys of two delegates tasked with gathering information and suggestions for new library and museum buildings in Milwaukee, the book provides a detailed account of the architectural features, room arrangements, and amenities found in major institutions across the country. The author delves into the specific requirements and considerations that shaped the design of these buildings, examining the influence of factors such as the storage and accessibility of books, the need for natural lighting, and the provision of spaces for reading, research, and public engagement. This book not only serves as a valuable historical record but also offers insights into the evolving role of libraries and museums in society and their ongoing efforts to adapt to changing needs and technologies. It highlights the importance of thoughtful planning and collaboration in creating spaces that foster learning, inspire creativity, and preserve cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331876383_0
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Condition: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. Seller Inventory # #260B-0148